Accident numbers begin to rise on slick morning commute

Traffic is slow and a SigAlert has been issued after two cars and a motorcycle were involved in an accident on west bound state Route 94 near 30th Street shortly after 6 a.m., according to traffic reports.

An ambulance is responding to the center divide after a Honda Shadow motorcycle crashed in traffic lanes, according to reports. Also involved were a Nissan Sentra and a pick-up truck in a related crash that closed the left lane. Tow trucks are responding.

The motorcycle driver lost control of his vehicle and went down on the slick road. Injuries were said to be minor.

Ambulances are responding to a second crash on the state Route 54 east onramp near Highland Avenue after a Red Toyota 4 Runner rolled over in traffic lanes at 6:50 a.m.

The vehicle is said to be lying on its driver side and CHP is on the scene.

A five-vehicle accident was reported on southbound state Route 163 near Mesa College Drive at 6:52 a.m. and CHP is on the scene checking for injuries. A few ticks down the highway, a blue Jeep Cherokee and a white Ford Focus are on the right shoulder near the University Avenue exit after an accident. No injuries are reported.

A blue Scion and a tan Chevrolet pick-up truck collided on I-8 west near Taylor Street at 7:56 a.m. and moved to the center shoulder and three vehicles were involved in a crash at I-8 west at Mission Gorge Road at 8:01 a.m. No report of injuries at either crash.

An ambulance was responding to the Division Street on-ramp to I-5 north after a vehicle went of the road and down an embankment shortly after 8 a.m.